Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Butterfly Frame - Party Prize

WHEW! This is the last of the posts about the party prizes! Now you guys can see why I wasn't posting anything crafty for so long...I was too busy making all the party prizes and I couldn't share on here because I didn't want them to be able to see everything.

Supplies Used:
Make The Cut Software
Graphic 45 Botanicals
Prima Bling
Border Punch
Circle Punch
Tattered Angels Glimmer Glaze
Colorbox Chalk Ink
Epoxy Clear Domes
Mounting Foam
Signo White Gel Pen






 
I found these little bees on the punch out pack and really liked them and incorporated them into the frame by punching out some 1" circles to put them on and then adding an Clear Epoxy Dome on top of them. It just added a little extra interest to the frame. I did use mounting foam to attach them to the frame.






I wanted the "live, love, GROW" to really pop off the frame so I did use a lot of mounting foam. I cut two pieces for the orange behind the green stripe and after adhering the green stripe to the first layer of orange I put mounting foam between the two orange layers. I did the same on the maroon print  layer and then also on the bottom layer that attached the whole piece to the frame.  A few years back I saw where Enfys, of Going Bugging, had used this method and I loved it so I use it as often as I can when I can go wild with dimension.


I absolutely loved the butterflies on this paper and wanted them to be the focal point of the frame, well besides the picture that will go in it of course! I found an image on the internet of a Monarch I liked and did a little tweaking so I could cut it with my Cricut and MTC.

I actually showed a picture of one of the butterflies back at the end of November in my GLIMMER GLAZE - BUTTERFLY MTC FILE and there is more information there if you would like to read  it. The flourishes out of the tail are some pieces of a big sheet of Prima bling. I got several sheets a few years ago in a really good sale bin and have been slowly using them by cutting them apart. I also used a flourish on the bottom right hand side of the picture hole.


You can download the file for this project below...
MTC FILE - Live Love Grow Frame
SVG FILE - Live Love Grow Frame
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49 comments:

  1. KayTeeJanuary 9, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    Very nice Okie! Your guests were spoiled with these awesome party prizes! Love how the butterflies pop out of the pretty paper! Thanks for sharing all you do with us.

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    1. okieladybug or okie_ladybugJanuary 9, 2013 at 7:01 PM

      Thanks KayTee! I always have looked at my party as my Christmas gift to my friends. We sure do have a lot of fun!

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    Like Ice Cream, everything is better when there are butterflies. That is so pretty.

    Wyatt

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2013 at 8:08 AM

    Love, love, love the frames Okie! I can't wait to make some more of these. You were the one who inspired me to buy the frames in the beginning and I have made a few, but I love the way yours come out...way better. Thank you for the inspiration...God bless, Smoochie

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    I really like how you are able to mix patterned paper and it looks so fantastic. I don't trust my judgment to pick papers that would look good together! As usual, I love your work!

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    1. okieladybug or okie_ladybugJanuary 9, 2013 at 7:02 PM

      Mixing papers and patterns isn't hard when you just use what is in a collection pack. I figure if it is in the collection it has to match! HA HA HA

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  5. Nancy LakeJanuary 9, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    Oh my, this might just be my favorite of all the frames. It is stunning. I love dimension and the way you popped the words. Totally gorgeous!

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  6. Nana DonnaJanuary 9, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    OMG I love this. I do not do layout but this makes me want to start. Thanks for sharing, boy I would like to have been at your party in hopes to win one of the prizes.

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  7. Sue PainterJanuary 9, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    Sometimes your creativity just astounds me! Getting those butterflies off the Internet - you'd never know they weren't part of the paper and cut from there. This is truly beautiful, Okie.

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  8. Pam In ColoradoJanuary 9, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    Very pretty!! Love it!!

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  9. MelanieJanuary 9, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    Thanks Okie. Love the butterfly. Looks great. Thanks for sharing MTC and SVG Files with the world. There will be lots of happy people to find you sharing on that side now!

    MeFlick

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  10. Debbie (from Sugar Land)January 9, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    I have liked all of your party gifts, but this one is by far my favorite! Wow, awesome! thanks for sharing.

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  11. gypsyrpsJanuary 9, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    I read your post about PC and the Cricut. I must have missed the post about a new machine or what you are actually using now. Are you using the Cricut to cut SVG files now? I have 2 Cricuts but have been afraid to use carts and SVG files on same machine. Thoughts?
    Butterflies are beautiful. I love the flourish sparkle!

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    1. okieladybug or okie_ladybugJanuary 9, 2013 at 7:04 PM

      I am still using my Cricut for now. I only updated MTC to a point so I can still use it. I do think I have made my decision about my next machine and I will be going with a Pazzles.

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    2. UnknownJanuary 10, 2013 at 8:41 AM

      Shirley...what do you think of the Silhouette vs pazzle?

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    3. okieladybug or okie_ladybugJanuary 10, 2013 at 9:13 AM

      Ana I have done a lot of research on the two and at this time I have decided I will be going with the Pazzles. I am not sure about the regular Silhouette but I know the Cameo can't do some things I like to do. The Pazzles can do just about anything I am wanting to do. I will be doing the $99 and then signing the two year commitment of $20 a month for their website, program, files. I figure I spent way more than that on cartridges.

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  12. mom2hJanuary 9, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    Even with the butterflies, with this color scheme and the houndstooth print, this could even be a masculine frame.

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2013 at 10:43 AM

    Love it - This one might just be my favorite.

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  14. leahJanuary 9, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    love love love the "live love grow". thought it was store bought at first until i read how you made it. great job.

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  15. LindaJanuary 9, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    Darn! This is one frame I didn't see in person at the party. There was too much going on.

    So glad you shared your files for the butterflies; you know I'm always looking for new ones to use on cards.

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    1. okieladybug or okie_ladybugJanuary 9, 2013 at 7:05 PM

      You missed it because you were too busy listening to complaints about how I do my party :P

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  16. Craftygirl17January 9, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    Awesome party projects. Please consider me if you have any "slots" open up for future parties ;) I'd be happy to fly all the way from Florida to attend!!

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  17. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2013 at 12:47 PM

    I am just getting to know graphics
    45 Really love this

    fergie

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  18. UnknownJanuary 9, 2013 at 1:02 PM

    I like the whole style and feeling of these frames you have done. To me, there are basically two styles of paper crafting Artsy and Cutesy. These are definitely in the Artsy category. Just beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

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  19. AlisonJanuary 9, 2013 at 1:37 PM

    You make me want to break out some epoxy domes that I have been hoarding - I love what they add! Jealous of all of your guests, they got some awesome stuff!

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2013 at 2:31 PM

    I love butterflies and this is lovely !! I love the 3D Phrase !

    Anna N.

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  21. ramonafl4January 9, 2013 at 2:45 PM

    Great job on all of the frames you did

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  22. HelenJanuary 9, 2013 at 3:10 PM

    I am the proud owner of this frame. She saved the best for last.

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  23. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2013 at 3:51 PM

    Beautiful frame! I love the colors.
    What wonderful prizes you gave out.
    Keep up the good work.

    Kim S. from N. Ca.

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  24. char52January 9, 2013 at 5:46 PM

    Love the frame. I have never tried MTC. Can't on my cricut because I have done updates but I could try on my silhouette I imagine. hahaha silhouette/Imagine! I do have both but I meant the silhouette.

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  25. LindaJanuary 9, 2013 at 6:18 PM

    very nice as always. Thanks for sharing again
    Lindacrew4

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  26. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2013 at 7:24 PM

    Love the epoxy domes... I got some in a "grab bag" and had no idea what to do with them... My thought "why would I stick clear bumpy squares to a scrapbook page?" Thanks for pointing out the obvious... <>

    KCM

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  27. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2013 at 7:27 PM

    I just love the paper you used! TFS

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  28. BrendaJanuary 9, 2013 at 7:39 PM

    This is a beautiful layout Shirley! I love Graphic 45 paper but never know how to use it and don't want to cut it because I'm afraid I will mess it up. lol But you have used these papers so beautifully!

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  29. January 9, 2013 at 8:25 PM

    I think this has to be my favorite one of all! BEAUTIFUL!!!

    Thanks Okie!!!

    Marilyn C.

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  30. HeidiJanuary 9, 2013 at 8:56 PM

    Love the domes you made. Thanks for sharing!!!

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  31. TeriJanuary 9, 2013 at 11:31 PM

    Love the butterflies!

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  32. KaronJanuary 10, 2013 at 4:18 AM

    Fabulous LOS that you have share - I love this one, the papers are amazing and I adore those butterflies. TFS

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  33. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2013 at 7:08 AM

    Beautiful! Thank you for sharing the cut files. Love MTC!

    SallyW

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  34. RebeccaCJanuary 10, 2013 at 7:51 AM

    This is just lovely! Makes me want to make a card with houndstooth and butterflies :-)

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  35. RebeccaCJanuary 10, 2013 at 7:51 AM

    This is just lovely! Makes me want to make a card with houndstooth and butterflies :-)

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  36. KraftychickJanuary 10, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    A really great idea on the bees - will be trying this soon. and the title really pops! TFS!

    Jackie

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  37. KarenJanuary 10, 2013 at 5:39 PM

    I love the butterflies! Thank you for the free file.You do such wonderful work.

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  38. Jan LynnJanuary 10, 2013 at 8:42 PM

    Just beautiful. I love the butterflies. Great colors. Makes me wish I could attend one of your parties.

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  39. UnknownJanuary 10, 2013 at 11:59 PM

    love the butterflies

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  40. DonetteJanuary 11, 2013 at 11:54 AM

    Beautiful butterflies. Maybe one day I can get a Cameo. Right now I have to get my son to New York for his high school choir.

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  41. AnonymousJune 10, 2013 at 5:42 PM

    Thanks for these butterflies. I have been following your blog for several years. After spending the whole day trying to manipulate things in the silhouette software, I went to your blog to see if you had any butterflies. It was so easy to make my file in Make the Cut.

    Anne

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